How to convert I/O To Outboard? IS this a good deal for Outboard

[sebas54]

HI, I have a 1980 22' Aquasport. My engine is an I/O and I have been putting lots of money into it since I bought it. I think I found a great deal 2002 Mercury optimax 200hp with controls and bracket for $1200. The engine has been setting for about a year but the owner says that the engine is in great condition with low hours. All the gas was drain prior to storage. Is this a good deal?

I remember reading posts about converting an I/O with lots of pics but I cannot find it. Can anyone please provide me with helpful links on how this is done.

I have never done anything like this but I think I will be able to. The fiberglass part I will hire someone to do.

What do I need to do besides remove the I/O, put the barcket on, and install the controls.

Would it be worth it to do this on a 1980 boat; everything seems solid, the floors hull, and transom.

Also How would I check the transom for rott without drilling?



Thanks

 

[ondarvr]

Re: How to convert I/O To Outboard? IS this a good deal for Outboard

It would be faster and cheaper to put a new engine and outdrive in the boat than converting it. It can be done though.

1,200 for a 2002 200HP seems a little low if its actually in that good of condition.

 

[evildocrsx]

Re: How to convert I/O To Outboard? IS this a good deal for Outboard

You could use a transom bracket to install the outboard on your engine. Read this article.

http://www.marineenginedigest.com/specialreports/transombrackets.htm

This is what I'll probably be using on my 22 SC Islander, but i'll be making my own not buying one because they are way too expensive.

 

[109jb]

Re: How to convert I/O To Outboard? IS this a good deal for Outboard

$1200 for a 2002 200 hp outboard would be an excellent deal in the midwest. I would be suspicious as to whether there is something wrong with it.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: How to convert I/O To Outboard? IS this a good deal for Outboard

90% who do this are unhappy afterwards. it throws off, the boats proper center of gravity.

 

[Marcq]

Re: How to convert I/O To Outboard? IS this a good deal for Outboard

HI, I have a 1980 22' Aquasport. My engine is an I/O and I have been putting lots of money into it since I bought it. I think I found a great deal 2002 Mercury optimax 200hp with controls and bracket for $1200. The engine has been setting for about a year but the owner says that the engine is in great condition with low hours. All the gas was drain prior to storage. Is this a good deal?

I remember reading posts about converting an I/O with lots of pics but I cannot find it. Can anyone please provide me with helpful links on how this is done.

I have never done anything like this but I think I will be able to. The fiberglass part I will hire someone to do.

What do I need to do besides remove the I/O, put the barcket on, and install the controls.

Would it be worth it to do this on a 1980 boat; everything seems solid, the floors hull, and transom.

Also How would I check the transom for rott without drilling?



Thanks

Hey seabas54, come and visit us at classic aquasport.com

Marc..

 

[evildocrsx]

Re: How to convert I/O To Outboard? IS this a good deal for Outboard

90% who do this are unhappy afterwards. it throws off, the boats proper center of gravity.

throws off center of gravity as in for turning or getting on a plane or how so?

 

[ondarvr]

Re: How to convert I/O To Outboard? IS this a good deal for Outboard

Almost all older hulls used the same shape mold for IO, OB, and a bracket, even many of the newest still do. Poor set up leads to poor performance, a floatation bracket makes it much easier to get good results, it just depends on the hull and power as to what you need to do.

 

[ddrieck]

Re: How to convert I/O To Outboard? IS this a good deal for Outboard

Install a good quailty Jack Plate that has already been designed and tested. I would hate to hear that your lost your 200hp outboard due to an improperly designed and built Jack Plate.

With that said, I can help you out with a couple of inexpensive options if you don't want to break the bank on a full blown hydraulic Jack Plate.

CMC is a great product
Also Hydro Dynamics

example 1

example 2

If your interested please PM Me.

 

[coolbikeguy]

Re: How to convert I/O To Outboard? IS this a good deal for Outboard

$1200 for a 2002 200 hp outboard would be an excellent deal in the midwest. I would be suspicious as to whether there is something wrong with it.

or HOT ... ???

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: How to convert I/O To Outboard? IS this a good deal for Outboard

center of gravity, you are moving the engine weight back several feet. this move the center of gravity back. it will effect all performance aspects.

 

[sebas54]

Re: How to convert I/O To Outboard? IS this a good deal for Outboard

Thanks for all the info.

So, do you guys suggest that I shouldn't do it?

I was thinking of getting the engine and selling my boat as is and putting the engine on a used boat without a engine.


What do you think I should do. I really don't have or want to put anymore money into the current engine I have.

Thanks

I am pretty sure that when my boat was new you had the option of an IO or OB. Would this matter about handling and center of gravity?